How to Say ‘Hold on to it’ in Simplified Chinese
拿好
ná hǎo
[ná hǎo]
💬 Usage Tip: 好 after a verb means the action is done properly or securely, so 拿好 is "hold it properly". The same pattern gives 坐好 "sit properly" and 放好 "put it away safely".
Phrase Breakdown
拿
ná
[ná]
to hold
To take or hold something in hand.
请拿好你的咖啡。
Please hold your coffee well.
好
hǎo
[hǎo]
properly; securely (completion)
Used after a verb to show the action is done well or completely, e.g. holding something firmly.
请拿好你的发票。
Please keep hold of your receipt.
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